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"Billy Graham Began Here" Marker

This plaque marks the Franklin Street neighborhood from which the 20th century's most famous preacher began his sidewalk crusade. The year was 1939, and the plaque notes that the first recipients of Billy's ministry were "derelicts, drunks and 'Skid Row' bums."

While the sidewalks have been improved, and while Billy went on to become a millionaire and a spiritual counsel to Presidents, this Tampa neighborhood could use a couple more prayers thrown its way.